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Systems & networks

The story inside a USB connection

Explore USB connectors, standards, and the ideas behind connecting devices to a computer.

A PLACE TO BEGIN

Try it. Follow what happens.

Explore USB connectors, standards, and the ideas behind connecting devices to a computer. Open the full activity to explore the examples and work through the material at your pace.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPLORE

  • Recognize connector types
  • Explore the history of USB
  • Connect standards to everyday devices

INSIDE THE ORIGINAL LESSON

A few things you’ll find.

  1. 01What is USB?
  2. 02The Complete History of USB
  3. 03Every USB Connector Explained
  4. 04USB Versions — Speed Comparison
  5. 05Visual Speed Comparison
  6. 06USB Power — Charging Everything
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KEEP THE QUESTION GOING

There’s more to explore.

Systems & networks

Inside a computer

Follow a computer from the power button to a running system through an interactive exploration of its parts.

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